Jury

A guide to Jury Service

Do I qualify to serve as a Juror?

Florida Statute 40.01 states in part if you are at least 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States of America, state of Florida, county of Levy and you possess a valid Florida identification card or drivers license issued by Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles you can be selected to serve as a perspective Juror.

How do I get picked to be a Juror?

Florida Statute 40.011 reads in part that the Clerks office randomly select Jurors from a list of citizens with valid drivers licenses or Florida identification cards provided by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Unemployed caregiver of a person who is mentally challenged or incapable of caring for him or herself

70 years of age or older and wishes to be permanently/temporarily excused

Convicted of or under prosecution of a crime

Law Enforcement Officer

The following persons have a mandatory disqualification from jury service.

Any convicted felon whose civil rights have not been restored.

Any person presently under prosecution for any crime.

Will I get paid for Jury Duty?

Florida Statute 40.24 states in part if you are employed and your employer pays your wages while you serve on Jury Duty you are not entitled to receive payment from the state for the first 3 days of your Jury Service. If your employer does not pay your wages while you serve the state will pay you a daily rate of 15.00 per day the first 3 days.

Any Juror who serves more than 3 days will receive payment at the rate of 30.00 per day.

What if I have a disability?

If you need special assistance or accommodations to be present for jury service due to a disability please contact the Jury Clerk at least 7 days before the date shown on the summons.
If you have any other questions please contact our office.

Jury contact number 352-486-5402
Mailing address:

355 S. Court Street Bronson, Florida 32621 Attn: Jury

Remember, before your Jury Selection date to call the Friday before, after 5 pm. There will be a recorded message letting you know if you need to appear on Monday.

352-486-5266

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Important E-Filing Update

Paper follow up by attorneys using E-Filing is no longer required.
The amended order SC 11-399, dated October 18, 2012, deletes this requirement for a paper follow up by attorneys once the Clerk’s office begins accepting e-filed documents in a court division.

Reminder:

For all PRO SE LITIGANTS please provide addressed envelopes with postage (#10 legal size) at the time of filing if no e-mail authorization is provided; otherwise, they will not receive copies of their Orders.